Book Excerpt
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The FBI closed the case in 1979 and today maintains that “the odds were clearly against these men,” but a new book claims the escapees supposedly flew to South America
On the brink of her retirement from corrections, Vicky White aided convicted felon Casey White’s escape, resulting in an 11-day manhunt and her suicide upon capture
See the inside of prison from the viewpoint of officer Sara Lunsford
The book is about Richard Van Wickler’s life experiences and includes tips on de-escalating aggression
Real-life guidance and insight into successfully navigating the foreseen and unforeseen challenges of working in the criminal justice field
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
An inspiring memoir of by Deborah Jiang-Stein’s struggles, beginning with her birth in prison, to find self-acceptance
Parole authorities frequently confront the same challenging release decisions and consideration of special supervision conditions
